The nurse recognizes that an effective way to lower LDL cholesterol levels through meal preparation and intake is to _____.

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The nurse recognizes that an effective way to lower LDL cholesterol levels through meal preparation and intake is to _____.​

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Using margarines made with plant sterols has been shown to effectively lower LDL cholesterol levels. Reduced-fat margarine, switching from butter to margarine, and using butter instead of margarine may not have a significant impact on LDL cholesterol levels. Using solid vegetable shortening instead of margarine may even increase LDL cholesterol levels due to its high amount of saturated fat.

The Nurse Recognizes That an Effective Way to Lower LDL